More details have emerged about Alfa's drop-dead gorgeous Brera.
While delivery dates have been confirmed as early 2006, the roadster will get a soft roof which will retract out of sight for a flat rear deck, according to a report in Auto Express. The mag notes that this should mean more boot space and better performance.
As we reported earlier, three engines will be available, a turbo-diesel and two petrol-powered units. The oil-burner is a 2.4-litre 240bhp pump while the petrol offerings consist of 185bhp 2.2-litre and 260bhp 3.2-litre units.
Diesel and top-end petrol variants will get a six-speed manual as standard, while the 2.2-litre petrol getting a more traditional five-ratio box. The 3.2 V6 model is sell for under £30,000, making it competitive with the Nissan 350Z and the Audi TT.
Apparently, work continues on a twin-turbo 300bhp+ version, aimed at the Porsche Cayman and BMW 6-Series.
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